What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Construction Project Manager Summer Internship (Traveling Position) position at Tippmann Group?
Project Management Interns quickly become involved in the day to day activities at Tippmann Construction job sites. They team directly with their mentor and develop responsibilities for working with our subcontractors and clients to successfully execute the complete building process. Project Management Interns work with full-time members of the Project Management team to sequence the work, buy out materials and subcontractor services, ensure the work is completed in sync with all other activities, and make certain that the work meets Tippmann Construction quality and safety standards. Throughout the construction process, the Tippmann Construction Interns use Tippmann developed processes and tools to maintain clear and constant communication with subcontractors, internal team members, and client personnel. Specific responsibilities of the Project Management Interns include:
Core Responsibilities:
- Establish construction project plans and schedules, considering work to be completed days, weeks, and months in advance
- Execute building material take-offs, submit take-offs to potential suppliers, and source materials
- Prepare bid documents and source subcontractors
- Initiate subcontractor work and ensure timeliness and quality of the work throughout the project
- Manage the execution of project work in a manner that meets Tippmann Safety Standards
- Utilize Tippmann internal systems, tools, and process to establish consistency in overall project management
- Utilize multiple methods to concisely communicate regarding all aspects of the project
- Other duties as required by the project
Skills and Capabilities:
- Progressing toward a BS or Associate Degree in Construction Management, related degree, or prior experience in Construction Management
- Developing knowledge of industrial facility design, engineering, and construction
- Completion of OSHA 10 Hour or OSHA 30 Hour preferred, will provide training if required
- Proven capability to learn quickly and problem solve
- Goal-oriented personality with demonstrated resiliency
- Strong internal and external communication skills
- Track record of positive job/school performance, attention to detail, and results-oriented experience
- Self-starter, highly motivated and requires limited supervision
- Proficiency with the MS Office suite of products including MS Excel and MS Project
Other:
- Position is paid.
- 100% travel required to job sites
- Expense program for eligible travel, meals, and lodging
- Initial project assignments will be provided prior to starting.
- The candidate must pass a pre-employment background and license check.
Find video testimonials from past interns here: Intern Video Testimonials
Tippmann Construction is part of the Tippmann Group umbrella. We are headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana.